Palace on Wheels was first started in the year 1982 as a means to promote Rajasthan Tourism. The entire train had coaches that were used in the British period and this train was regarded as a special Heritage Tourist Train. The main aim of the Palace on Wheels train was to provide an unique experience for the tourists of Rajasthan.
The first train of the Palace on Wheels which run using steam engine started running from October 1982.
The entire tour circuit trip is for seven nights and eight days though there is an option to book for minimum of 4 nights journey from Jaipur to Udaipur.
Palace on Wheels is a splendid and enchating royal journey in train. The train itself gives the feel of the era of the Maharajas. The Palace on Wheels have luxurious cabins, wall to wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and all these comes with personalized services.
The train Palace on Wheels have 14 carriages and all the carriages are well designed and decorated with the Rajput style.
The coaches named after the princely states of Rajputs are decorated with Rajasthani style.
All the saloons in the coaches have channel music, intercom facilities, attached toilets with 24 hours supply of cold and water shower.
The names of the 14 coaches are:
1. Alwar
2. Bharatpur
3. Bikaner
4. Bundi
5. Dholpur
6. Dungargarh
7. Jaisalmer
8. Jaipur
9. Jhalwar
10. Jodhpur
11. Kishangarh
12. Kota
13. Sirohi
14. Udaipur
Each saloon have a mini pantry and a lounge. One can get hot and cold beverages and refreshments and a place to relax.
The bar in the Palace on Wheels is well stocked with Indian and International brands.
Facilities in Palace of Wheels:
There are individual and Common Facilities available in the Palace on Wheels
Individual Facilities
All the 14 coaches are airconditioned deluxe salons, and have 4 twin bedded chambers.
The luggage is placed in the respective salons and the passengers can board just as it is enjoying the royal welcome.
Every guest is provided with a welcome kit on arrival which have stationery items, brochures, cards and anything more needed can be asked for from the Khidmatgar. A complimentary beer or wine is also provided to the guests.
A personal attendant - Khidmatgar is always at the service of the passengers and they take care of every need of the passengers.
The two restaurants in the Palace on Wheels are named as Maharaja Restaurant and Maharani Restaurnat. guests can choose from the Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines on board Palace on Wheels. Mineral water is served to all the guests on board
Every morning the guests are given newspapers and dailies along with a hot cup of tea or coffee or any beverages of choice. A large collection of magazines are also available to choose from.
Common Facilities
Guests can play Indoor games like Chess, Playing cards, Chinese Checkers, Carom Board and Crossword Puzzles.
The lounge in every coach provides a great place for relaxing and interacting with other guests.
To post mail, a mail box is provided on board.
Medical aid is provided in the train. First aid is available immediatly and in case of need a doctor can be arranged in the nearest station.
Guests can choose from a vareity of handicrafts from Rajasthan from the Emporium inside the Palace on Wheels which is owned by the state.
The entire train is a no smoking train.
The first train of the Palace on Wheels which run using steam engine started running from October 1982.
In the year 2009, Indian Railways started running the new luxury train Palace on Wheels or Royal Rajasthan on Wheels train which covers a circuit of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Chittorgarh Hill Fort, Udaipur, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Tajmahal of Agra.
The entire tour circuit trip is for seven nights and eight days though there is an option to book for minimum of 4 nights journey from Jaipur to Udaipur.
Palace on Wheels is a splendid and enchating royal journey in train. The train itself gives the feel of the era of the Maharajas. The Palace on Wheels have luxurious cabins, wall to wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and all these comes with personalized services. The train Palace on Wheels have 14 carriages and all the carriages are well designed and decorated with the Rajput style.
The coaches named after the princely states of Rajputs are decorated with Rajasthani style.
All the saloons in the coaches have channel music, intercom facilities, attached toilets with 24 hours supply of cold and water shower.
The names of the 14 coaches are:
1. Alwar
2. Bharatpur
3. Bikaner
4. Bundi
5. Dholpur
6. Dungargarh
7. Jaisalmer
8. Jaipur
9. Jhalwar
10. Jodhpur
11. Kishangarh
12. Kota
14. Udaipur
Each saloon have a mini pantry and a lounge. One can get hot and cold beverages and refreshments and a place to relax.
The bar in the Palace on Wheels is well stocked with Indian and International brands.
There are individual and Common Facilities available in the Palace on Wheels
Individual Facilities
All the 14 coaches are airconditioned deluxe salons, and have 4 twin bedded chambers.
The luggage is placed in the respective salons and the passengers can board just as it is enjoying the royal welcome.
Every guest is provided with a welcome kit on arrival which have stationery items, brochures, cards and anything more needed can be asked for from the Khidmatgar. A complimentary beer or wine is also provided to the guests.
Safety measures and other arrangements are made to safely secure the personal belongings in the train.
The guests are provided with toiletries. Soaps, shampoos and moisturizers are provided in the train.
Special assistance is provided to needy in the form of wheel chairs, creches and special personal assistant.
The two restaurants in the Palace on Wheels are named as Maharaja Restaurant and Maharani Restaurnat. guests can choose from the Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines on board Palace on Wheels. Mineral water is served to all the guests on boardEvery morning the guests are given newspapers and dailies along with a hot cup of tea or coffee or any beverages of choice. A large collection of magazines are also available to choose from.
Common Facilities
Guests can play Indoor games like Chess, Playing cards, Chinese Checkers, Carom Board and Crossword Puzzles.
The lounge in every coach provides a great place for relaxing and interacting with other guests.To post mail, a mail box is provided on board.
Medical aid is provided in the train. First aid is available immediatly and in case of need a doctor can be arranged in the nearest station.
Guests can choose from a vareity of handicrafts from Rajasthan from the Emporium inside the Palace on Wheels which is owned by the state.
The entire train is a no smoking train.
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